Mike Rudd, Head of Telecom Strategy, UK Space Agency on both the economic, and bigger strategic importance of the UK’s space industry. The UK’s aim is to generate £40 billion in value by 2030, building on its strong academic and research sectors. It’s developing everything from high-profile projects like the Mars rover, to existential areas like active debris removal and licensing. What’s next and how will the UK leverage its R&D into something bigger?